Special to the Express
Marc McGarry
The Silver Lake Warrior Mites returned to the Opachinski Football Field on a humid summer night on Monday, Aug. 14. With their returning athletes and newcomers, the talented coaching staff knew they had a big title to live up to as the 2022 Super Bowl Champions. Head Coach Doug Carbone, and Assistant Coaches Seth Malmberg, Marc McGarry, John-Michael Fontes, Trever Ponte, Brian Hill, and Frank Deaton have been working assiduously to prepare for the upcoming season. To be a football player, it takes a lot of grit and determination. For the first three weeks, these athletes spent five days a week practicing in the grueling summer heat. Once school started, practice went back to three nights, and the temperature fluctuated, even dropping down to brisk temperatures some evenings. The coaches worked with the young athletes as they learned new positions.
The first game of the season kicked off at home, and it was a tight battle against the Plymouth South Jaguars. The Warriors won 14-8! The second game was the only loss of the season losing to D1 Raynham 28-0. This loss ignited a flame in EVERY Silver Lake Warrior and turned into the turning point for the season. As a result, these athletes did not let in a single touchdown for the rest of the season due to the strong defense. The Warrior’s defense is a force to be reckoned with! The Mites ended their regular D3 season 7-1, allowing them to be the first seed for the playoffs.
The Silver Lake Warriors played under the lights at Plymouth North High School against Barnstable during the playoffs. These young athletes were unstoppable, taking a commanding lead and winning 26-0!
A week later, these athletes traveled down to the Cape at Barnstable High for the 2023 Super Bowl against Plymouth North. Fans knew this was going to be a game they didn’t want to miss!
During the regular season, Silver Lake only won by six points in overtime against Plymouth North. The coaches knew that they had their work cut out for them. Coming out in a never seen formation, the Warriors scored six points in two plays at 1:30 into the game. From that point on, the offense took control of the scoring. Defense took control of the other side of the ball, only allowing one first down the whole game! With the offense dominating the scoreboard, this allowed the Warriors to play every player on the field at one point in time. By switching up the playbook, these Warrior Mites won the 2023 Super Bowl, 20-0!
These young athletes spent countless hours working together as a team for the past four months. To them, football is more than just winning and losing. Through football, these players can learn how to become a better person on and off the field. To end the season, the Warriors handed out roses to the Silver Lake Cheerleaders as a thank you for their continuous support though out the season.
The future is bright for these young, talented Silver Lake Warriors, and time will tell what lies ahead. Who knows what the future will bring for Silver Lake High School! Thank you, families and friends, for your continuous support on and off the field this season.
Go Warriors!